Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - CMEG

United States Digital Space LLC; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 185.968 - 255.773; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Manager for Forward Deployed Engineering in Germany. You will lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical solutions, from data migrations to advanced AI systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience, hands-on technical knowledge, and a track record of fostering excellence in diverse environments. This role offers the chance to shape AI advancements and mentor skilled engineers.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years managing high-performing technical delivery teams.
• 5+ years as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer.
• Proven success in large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs.

Aufgaben

• Drive regional performance targets and delivery excellence.
• Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements with Account Executives.
• Champion delivery governance and establish project oversight best practices.
• Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations.
• Develop and retain exceptional technical talent through mentorship.

Kenntnisse

People leadership

Technical solutions architecture

Stakeholder management

AI/ML program leadership

Tools

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Jobbeschreibung

CSQ227R53

As Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers at the forefront of this transformation. Partnering with the company’s most strategic enterprise accounts, you will shape how leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.

As a people leader, you will build and scale a team that represents the company’s highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will partner with enterprises across industries to architect and deliver mission‑critical solutions, from large‑scale data migrations and legacy modernisation programs to cutting‑edge generative AI, MLOps, and AI agent deployments. You will set the bar for delivery quality, grow world‑class talent, and drive the strategic governance framework that ensures every engagement is executed with precision and measurable impact.

While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

The impact you will have:

• Drive regional performance targets including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the FDE portfolio
• Lead high‑stakes enterprise engagements: partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational PS programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics
• Champion delivery governance and operational rigor: establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards that scale with a growing FDE & AI Engineering practice
• Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations, leveraging deep technical credibility and leadership judgment to protect strategic relationships and drive resolution
• Develop and retain exceptional technical talent: mentor Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers through structured career pathways, technical coaching, and a culture of innovation, mastery, and continuous growth

What we look for:

• 4+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations with a proven track record of building excellence-driven cultures
• 5+ years of hands‑on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer, providing the technical depth to coach and credibly support senior practitioners
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs within enterprise environments, across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telco, or Energy
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C‑suite level
• Familiarity with the company, Apache Spark™, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem; hands‑on experience with the company or a direct competitor is highly valued

Local Pay Range: $211,800 – $291,300 USD

At the company, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at the company are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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